dual OSs

arm and hand · Jun 27, 2009

hi, i would like to set up my pc to boot either windows or linux. what is the cheapest and easiest way to do this. also what linux distributions does the forum suggest? thanks forum members.

Laurijan · Jun 27, 2009

I would suggest installing windows first then the linux distro.. one for the most user friendly linux out there is ubuntu.. it is free too

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_v...ot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm

arm and hand · Jun 27, 2009

i will check this out. thanks.

MoonPig · Jun 27, 2009

I've dual booted with Windows Vista and Linux. Installed Vista first, then installed Ubuntu. Later uninstalled Ubuntu... lol

System Name	arm and hand's system
Processor	AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2 GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Pro
Motherboard	BIOSTAR TForce TA790GX A3+ AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
Cooling	see case
Memory	G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video Card(s)	none
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Dr
Display(s)	Planar (cannot recall model number)
Case	COOLERMASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1 Black Steel ATX Computer Case
Audio Device(s)	none
Power Supply	CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Comp
Software	none
Benchmark Scores	no benchmarking achievements at this time

System Name	Enslaver :)
Processor	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
Cooling	CPU: Noctua NH-D14 with LED fans, Case: 2 front in - 1 rear out
Memory	2x16GB Kingston Fury Beast RGB 6000MHz
Video Card(s)	ASUS TUF RTX 4070Ti OC
Storage	Samsung Evo Plus 1TB NVMe , internal WD Red 4TB for storage, WD Book 8TB
Display(s)	LG CX OLED 65"
Case	Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh C Performance
Audio Device(s)	HDMI audio powering Dolby Digital audio on 5.1 Z960 speaker system
Power Supply	Corsair RM850x
Mouse	Logitech G700
Keyboard	ASUS Strix Tactic Pro
Software	Windows 11 Pro x64

System Name	arm and hand's system
Processor	AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2 GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Pro
Motherboard	BIOSTAR TForce TA790GX A3+ AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
Cooling	see case
Memory	G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video Card(s)	none
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Dr
Display(s)	Planar (cannot recall model number)
Case	COOLERMASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1 Black Steel ATX Computer Case
Audio Device(s)	none
Power Supply	CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Comp
Software	none
Benchmark Scores	no benchmarking achievements at this time

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